# Lionel Croy — The Wings of the Dove character guide

> Lionel Croy in The Wings of the Dove by Henry James.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Mr. Croy, So Mr. Croy

**First appearance:** 0001-the-wings-of-the-dove

## Who they are

Kate's disreputable, estranged father who seeks money from her.

## Relationships

### [Milly Theale](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_wings_of_the_dove_se/characters/milly_theale)

_social_

Kate's disgraced father briefly interacts with Milly, representing the Croy family's desperation.

### [Milly Theale](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_wings_of_the_dove_se/characters/milly_theale)

_social_

Kate's disgraced father briefly interacts with Milly, representing the Croy family's desperation.

## In the story

### [The Wings of the Dove](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_wings_of_the_dove_se/chapters/the-wings-of-the-dove)

Kate's father, who tries to guilt her into staying with him. He is portrayed as selfish and manipulative, concerned only with his own comfort.

### [Book I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_wings_of_the_dove_se/chapters/book-i)

Kate's father, portrayed as selfish and manipulative, living in reduced circumstances.

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_wings_of_the_dove_se/chapters/i)

Kate's father, living in reduced circumstances; urges Kate to accept her aunt's terms and use him as an asset for her own advancement.

### [Chapter II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_wings_of_the_dove_se/chapters/ii)

Kate visited him; he supports Aunt Maud's plans and threatens Kate with his curse if she leaves Mrs. Lowder.

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_wings_of_the_dove_se/chapters/i)

Kate's father is mentioned as having suspicions about her relationship with Densher, though he is not present in the chapter.

### [Chapter III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_wings_of_the_dove_se/chapters/iii)

Lionel is described as a dreadful father who has come to Marian for refuge and money.

## Links

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